Kathy Castor: “As the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Soccer Caucus, along with my co-chairs, Representative Don Bacon, Darin…”

“As the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Soccer Caucus, along with my co-chairs, Representative Don Bacon, Darin LaHood, and Eric Swalwell, I am pleased to inform the House that last night a group of bipartisan Members came together to play in the fifth annual Capital Soccer Classic, a charity benefit for the U.S. Soccer Foundation and children in underserved areas across the country. The U.S. Soccer Foundation transforms abandoned fields and vacant lots into state-of-the-art soccer fields to create safe places where kids can play. The U.S. Soccer Foundation also partners with our local communities back home for free afterschool programs to help kids establish healthy habits: put the cellphones aside, turn off the TV, get outside, and learn good sportsmanship. The Republican team was very tough: Congressmen Don Bacon, Darin LaHood, Gus Bilirakis, Steve Knight, Erik Paulsen, and David Valadao, who scored for the Republican team. We had a number of outstanding congressional staff and former professional soccer stars as well, but they were not enough for the Democratic team. The Democratic team notched a 5-3 victory to deliver this trophy for America's blue team. Great fun was had by all. We would like to invite you to join us next year because the real winners are the kids across the country and the opportunity to be healthy and well.”